Project Coordinator

About the Role

This is a 12-month contract opportunity based in Mississauga, Ontario, near the airport, requiring full-time in-office presence five days per week. The Project Coordinator will facilitate cross-departmental project execution focused on introducing new products. Candidates with experience in both hardware platforms and software integration for product launches are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Service, and other departments to convert product strategies into actionable project plans within the New Product Development (NPD) framework.
• Establish stakeholder alignment by effectively communicating project milestones, risks, deliverables, and status updates during the project lifecycle.
• Maintain process discipline and accountability throughout planning, execution, monitoring, and the successful delivery of projects.
• Create and update project plans and status reports; coordinate project resources and cross-functional teams to perform quality analysis, manage beta testing plans, track defects and resolutions, compile final documentation and training materials, and coordinate launch plans.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hardware and/or software development processes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an advantage.
• Experience with waterfall and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with multiple stakeholders effectively.

Additional Information

This position offers an hourly contract rate of $40 to $45 for consultants operating under an incorporated business, based on a 40-hour work week. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume for further communication about next steps.